My 2013 Ultralight Backpacking Gear List (10.5 lb Base Weight)

My 2013 Ultralight Backpacking Gear List (10.5 lb Base Weight)

My gear list from 2013 – 2015 when I began adding some weight back in to my pack, figuring out what I really liked, and moving away from hardcore ultralight packing toward a more balanced approach.

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How To Make An Ultralight Backpacking Pot Cozy

How To Make An Ultralight Backpacking Pot Cozy

A pot cozy is an essential part of the ultralight backpacker’s kitchen. This simple DIY project can help you to conserve cooking fuel, simplify and automate your trail cooking (and cleaning) and provide a convenient carrying case for your cook pot and accessories.

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“The Big 3” Most Important Backpacking Gear Items

“The Big 3” Most Important Backpacking Gear Items

Backpackers spend a lot of time, money and effort trimming ounces from their backpacking gear in the quest to lighten their load. But, in my opinion a lot of the time it’s wasted effort. If you want to significantly reduce your pack weight concentrate on these three items…

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How To Hike 15 to 30 Miles A Day (With Example Itineraries)

How To Hike 15 to 30 Miles A Day (With Example Itineraries)

Are you planning a long hike that will require you to hike 15, 20 or 30 miles every day? Here are some tips (and example itineraries) for hiking long distances.

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5 Heavyweight Backpacking Gear Items You Can Replace With Ultralight Alternatives

5 Heavyweight Backpacking Gear Items You Can Replace With Ultralight Alternatives

One way to reduce your pack weight is to get rid of unnecessary gear. The other way is to replace essential gear items with lightweight alternatives. Here are five gear items you can replace to reduce your pack weight…

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Thru-Hiking Tips Part 2

Thru-Hiking Tips Part 2

Last week I posted an article with some tips for thru-hikers. Here is Part 2 of that series, with more information about footcare, diet, gear weight, managing finances, staying positive and not quitting…

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